Commercial Credit and Trade Finance Intern

Pilot Company • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Pilot Company is seeking a Commercial Credit and Trade Finance Intern for the summer of 2026 at our Houston energy office at Greenway Plaza. This is a unique opportunity to directly support our Energy Trading, Marketing, and Logistics platform by assisting with key credit and trade finance initiatives. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Finance department, tackling key responsibilities that will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain valuable insights into how we manage risk, onboard new partners, and ensure the stability of our trading operations.

Requirements

• You should be a student pursuing a degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills are required, with advanced skills preferred.
• Experience with financial software or credit systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial software or credit systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in credit scoring, analysis, and reviews to support the credit limit approval process.
• Help maintain our credit and collateral system of record, including updating counterpart information, credit ratings, and trade credit insurance details.
• Assist in building and improving reporting layouts to support daily credit tasks and provide periodic reports to commercial and senior management.
• Support the onboarding of new trading entities and assist the Compliance team with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Help manage daily trade reports and distribute approved trading lists to relevant teams.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Full-time program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree